Cultural Perspectives On Music

    Unit code: ACO3001 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Nicholson
    Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA  must complete at least 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of an Arts Major before undertaking any Level 3 units.
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit of study develops an understanding and exploration of music with reference to cultural, aesthetic, political and social dimensions. Students develop an appreciation of the cultural place and role of music through workshops, listening exercises and research activities forums.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Appraise, interpret and analyse the major aspects of human musical activity in Australia and throughout the world;
    2. Develop a vocabulary and critical listening skills that will enable them to discuss music from an informed critical framework;
    3. Articulate the ways in which music and identity are linked within social and cultural formations;
    4. Analyse ways in which music has been connected historically to individual places, looking in particular at how this connection is expressed in musical terms and techniques; and
    5. Evaluate and apply a range of musicological research methods.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Essay plan
    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Literature review
    Assessment type: Essay
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Essay
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Individual Presentation

    Required reading

    The popular music studies reader,
    Bennet, A., Shank, B., & Toynbee, J. (2008).| Routledge.

    As part of a course

    This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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